TOMATO CORN CHOWDER

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Five common ingredients are all you'll need to prepare Sue McMichael's hearty full-flavored chowder. "This is a terrific soup, particularly as the cooler season sets in," writes the Redding, California cook. And at 55¢ a bowl, it's economical as well.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 50m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

4 bacon strips, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 cans (15-1/4 ounces each) whole kernel corn, undrained
2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) diced tomatoes, undrained
4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced

Steps:

In a large saucepan, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove to paper towels. drain, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings. , In the drippings, saute onion until tender. Add the corn, tomatoes and potatoes. Cook over medium heat for 25-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Sprinkle with bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 7mg cholesterol, Sodium 268mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.